One of the things I love about tea is how simple it is to make a beverage that is at once soul satisfying, comforting, energizing, ritualistic, and often exciting. The key word here, of course, is simple. My favorite tools for making tea remain simple, light, easy to clean, and … Continue reading
It was just this past September when I discovered Almond Breeze as a viable alternative to organic dairy. I had seen it at Queensdale Market a few times, but had taken a pass on it because it was in a tetra pack. I try never to buy anything in those … Continue reading
October happens to be Fair Trade Month. Fair trade may or may not be related to the Fair Trade Certified logo used to sell products that come from – to use the old phrase – “The Third World.” Is the second largest economy in the world still considered a third … Continue reading
When I met up with my friend, Gabi, who is originally from Slovakia, a few weeks ago, she brought two teas for me to try. We had lunch at a Thai restaurant, so I was not able to steep the tea bags right away. Gabi provided a succinct introduction to … Continue reading
With matcha becoming a big health trend and many venturing to make matcha in a more traditional manner, I thought it might be good to give some general tips on the tools needed to whisk matcha. Matcha is a fine powder made from tea leaves that are grown in the … Continue reading
The words “Boston” and “tea” seem to go hand and hand. When we talk about Boston’s history, some of the first things that come to mind are the Boston Tea Party and the unfair tax on tea imposed by Britain. The tax, of course, was the cause of the Boston … Continue reading